Health

Top 10 FREE Ways to Relieve Stress

Between Instagramming, Facebooking, Instant Potting, Netflixing, Working Out(ing), and somehow being a mother and a wife, a girl is tied, y'all. Not tired. TIED. So TIED, I can't afford the R. I've noticed my stress levels have gotten to not-so cool levels where it's affecting my sleep. It was time to take some action. Here are my top 10 FREE ways to relieve stress. I'll do another post on
home decor, Kids' Activities

7 Different Ways to Display Kids’ Artwork!

Bear has a lot of artwork. I love his creativity and he often creates pieces at home. But I only have so much room on my refrigerator. While we have thrown out some of Bear's artwork (with his permission, of course), he wants to keep a good chunk of it. We have a small home so we only have so many walls before space becomes an issue. It was
product reviews

The Top 5 Best Organic Maxi Pads

Disclaimer: I don't wear tampons for health reasons so more than likely, I will never do a review on organic tampons. I have heavy periods. Some periods are better than others, but lately, it's been bad. I know there are underlying issues at hand, but I also think a part of it is the pads I use. I don't want to get sued so I won't necessarily name the
Kids' Activities

How to Get Your Child Back-To-School Fresh

Bear has already started school and completed his first week of kindergarten. He quickly got used to being gone five days a week (he previously went to preschool only two days a week) and he already has a new squad of friends at school. It took some time and effort for Bear to get to his look, which impressed everyone on my Instagram and IRL: But you're probably wondering...the
Meet the Blussians

Why Vinegar and Dish Soap Are Your New Baes

I'm trying in vain to go green. I say it like that because I'm very much stuck in my old ways. Cleaning with a harsh cleanser works. There's nothing like the smell of bleach in a bathroom because you know it's been disinfected beyond measure. But as much as I love my bleach, I also don't like having to use harsh chemicals if I don't have to. Underneath my
Meet the Blussians

Bear’s Curly Hair Routine

It's been a while since I've done a curly hair post so here it is! I've been trying different products lately to get a desired curly hair look for Bear. He's never had his hair cut (though he has had trims), and I regularly wash and detangle his hair. But sometimes, it takes more than water and a brush to get through it: I decided to do something new
Yoda

How Meditation is Conquering Bear’s Anxiety

I usually do gardening or healthy food posts on Wednesday, but I'm making an exception today to talk about something important. Over the past year, I've noticed Bear was developing a little anxiety. Before I go any further, I need to explain what this child is like. He's rambunctious. He's intelligent. He's active. He's quiet when it's appropriate. He's playful. He's sympathetic. He's courageous. And he was developing anxiety.
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

DIY Makeup Brush Cleanser And It Doesn’t Suck!

Because real talk, you already have the products at home. For years, I've spent money on this makeup brush cleaner and that one. But before I go any further, this is a friendly reminder that you need to be cleaning your makeup brushes and sponges on a regular basis. Like every week. It'll make your makeup brushes last longer and plus, you won't get breakouts on your face. So, anyway... I've
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

The Cheap and Vegan Beauty Product You’re Not Using

I have very dry skin. I mean, it's super dry. When I don't moisturize, my skin feels cracked and old. And if I miss my feet, it looks like I was playing kickball with flour. I decided for this unprecedented heatwave the entire nation is experiencing, I needed to go way back to the basics of skin care. Instead of slithering myself with the best overpriced lotion money could
Kids' Activities, Yoda

Must-Read Books For Your Child’s Summer Reading

We recently enrolled Bear into a summer reading program at the library. Yeah, it's kinda late since summer is just about over and he'll be starting school very soon. But it's never too late to read or enjoy a good book! I have a small list of books I've picked out for Bear for summer reading but I also want to recommend some favorites we personally have at home.